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A member asked:

Hi dr i am 19 weeks pregnant and my gynecologist has prescribed clexane injections for a month as i was previously diagnosed with pulmonary embolism is it safe to take the injection while pregnant thanks?

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Not only safe,: but could be lifesaving for you both.

Answered 6/9/2020

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Im pregnant and traveling to Hong Kong next week. The flight is 13 hours and I will be there for a week. The Dr proscribed Clexane to take before the flight - how long before the flight do I injection myself and do I take it again when I arrive?

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Clexane or Frexipane when pregnant. Which one is recommend, theres a price difference.Because I need to take everyday injections. Which one is Better?

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Once person completely recovers from pulmonary embolism and mild pneumonia(caused by infected injection area) is there a chance that lungs stay permanently damaged and puts the person at higher risk of covid complications?

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What anticoagulants can be used safely in pregnancy for a pulmonary embolism in UK? Are there any tablets or are they all injections?

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Dr I'm 10 weeks pregnant, i had 2 miscarriages before at 5 weeks, now i have baby aspirin, clexane injection, folic acid, any side effect to baby?

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